Jewish Heritage Europe

Italy: Culture Ministry allocates grant for ongoing renovation work at Venice Jewish museum and three 16th century synagogues

Italy’s Culture Ministry has allocated €1.65 million toward the ongoing renovation work at the Venice Jewish museum and three 16th century synagogues in in the historic Venice Ghetto. The grant comes as part of a €106 million package for nearly … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Day of Jewish Monuments, 2022 (August 14)

The fifth edition of the Czech Day of Jewish Monuments will take place August 14.  More than 50 selected Jewish heritage sites in more than three dozen locations in Bohemia, Moravia, and Czech Silesia will be open to visitors. They … continue reading →

UK Update: The new Jewish Heritage Centre at the nearly 125-year-old synagogue in Leicester has officially opened

The new Heritage Centre at the Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Street Synagogue in Leicester was officially opened in July, at a ceremony officiated by Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and attended by Leicester’s Mayor and other civic and religious leaders. … continue reading →